President Xi Jinping made waves at the 2025 UN Climate Summit this week with a video address calling for worldwide collaboration to tackle the climate crisis. 🌱💡 As the Paris Agreement hits its 10th anniversary, Xi emphasized three key priorities: confidence, responsibility, and cooperation.
🔹 Confidence: Despite unnamed countries 'acting against' green transitions, Xi urged nations to stay focused on climate goals. 'The world needs more positive energy,' he declared, likening global efforts to a marathon requiring relentless momentum. 🏃♂️💨
🔹 Responsibility: Highlighting fairness, Xi stressed that developed nations must lead emissions cuts and support developing countries with funding and tech. 🌏⚖️ 'The green transition shouldn’t widen the North-South gap,' he added.
🔹 Cooperation: Xi pushed for stronger global ties in green tech and industries, aiming to make eco-friendly solutions accessible worldwide. 🤝🔋
China also dropped major climate goals: slashing emissions by 7-10% from peak levels by 2035, tripling wind/solar capacity, and making EVs mainstream. 🚗⚡ 'These targets demand both China’s efforts and global support,' Xi said, channeling Avengers-level teamwork vibes. 🦸♂️🌿
With forest conservation and carbon trading expansions on the agenda, Xi’s message was clear: Climate action isn’t a solo mission—it’s a global collab. 🌳🌎
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President Xi Jinping delivers video remarks at the UN Climate Summit
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